California Curse
Summary: 5 years after Jess leaves for California Rory gets a job in Venice Beach for a national newspaper. She has a perfect relationship with her boyfriend Chase, but when she runs into Jess will things change?
Pairings: R/C,R/J and a little L/L
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to Gilmore Girls although I wish I owned Milo.
A/N: This is my first Fan Fiction story so please tell me how I'm doing in your reviews and let me know about any errors in spelling or anything else.
*Thanks for all your reviews I really appreciate it helps a lot.
Chapter 5 - The Article
**Jess's Apartment**
"Rory wake up." Chase said shaking Rory slightly. "We have to go see that house today." He continued standing up form his spot on the couch.
"Chase?" Rory said sitting up
"Yeah?"
"Did Jess come back last night?"
"No I don't think so, why?"
"I'm just worried about him, he looked really upset yesterday."
"Yeah, well come on we have to go soon." Chase said obviously not caring about Jess.
"Ok"
**Bookstore**
Jess is sitting reading a book and drinking coffee.
'I should go back, I've been here all night' He thought standing up. He finished his coffee and left for the house.
'Jess, Chase and I went to look at a house. It sounds really nice so I'm sure we'll be out of here soon. If not I called my aunt earlier and she said she'd be home tomorrow. I'm sorry Jess, for everything. Love, Rory'
Jess read the note hanging on his door. He walked inside and went straight to the couch, fell onto it and slept.
**Rory and Chase at the house**
"Chase this place is beautiful" Rory said looking around at the already furnished house.
"Yeah it is we should get it if you really like it."
"But what if we could fine something better?"
"If we keep looking this place could be sold and then what if we don't find anything Rory?"
"Your right."
**Jess's the next morning**
Jess was still on the couch when Rory and Chase got home that night. Chase suggested Rory take Jess's bed and he'd take the living room recliner, since Rory said she wouldn't feel right with Chase in Jess's bed.
Jess sat up and looked around him. He saw Chase on the recliner but no sign of Rory. 'Maybe she left already' he thought standing up to go take a shower. He opened the door to his room and saw Rory sleeping in his bed. ' Shouldn't she be up she has work in 30 minutes?' Jess thought walking over to her.
"Rory?" he whispered softly.
"Hmm?" Rory opened her eyes.
"It's 7:30, don't you have work?"
"Oh crap, I almost forgot. Thank Jess."
"No problem." he said turning around.
"Jess?"
"What?"
"I'm sorry." Rory said softly.
'This is so hard, I hate being mad at her' Jess thought. "Yeah I heard." He replied coldly, walking out of the room.
**Rory's Work**
Rory was at her desk, thinking about her mom, which led to her thinking about Luke. 'God I need coffee.' she thought standing up.
"Rory, you done with that article yet?" her bossed asked
"Um… no, I'm getting there, I just have a lot on my mind."
"Well clear your head Rory, I need that on my desk by Thursday, it's already Tuesday."
"Ok" she replied walking out her office and down the hall to the breakfast counter.
"Oh hey Rory, you know Jess Mariano right?" Her boss asked walking up to her.
"Yeah why?"
"Well I was thinking, you could get a story on him. You know tell us about him how you know him and then get the scoop on what his next book is going to be about, you know? I mean we'll be the only ones with that story"
"Oh, yeah sure." Rory replied hesitantly as she poured the coffee.
"Thanks" her boss said walking away.
'How am I going to do this with Jess mad at me.' she thought on her way back to her office 'I have to think of something…..' She continued sitting down. She picked up the article she had to finish, but immediately put it down and took out her cell phone.
"Hello?" Lorelei said as she picked up the phone.
"Mom it's Rory."
"Hey babe what's up?"
"I need help."
"What's wrong?" Lorelei asked in a concerned voice.
"I need to do and article on Jess, but he's not really talking to me."
"Oh, more problems huh? It's like a curse or something. You never had all these problems before you went to California."
"What do I do?"
"I don't know sweets. Have you tried explaining things to him?"
"Yeah he just walks away."
"I don't know, I have to go though. Sookie and I have a meeting at the Inn."
"Alright bye mom, I love you."
"Bye Ror I love you too."
Rory hung up the phone and looked at her desk. 'What do I do' she thought
**Jess's apartment lobby**
Rory and Chase were moving into their new place. Chase was walking out of the building "Rory you coming?" he asked her.
"I'll be right there, you go ahead." she replied
"Alright he said walking in the direction of their new home.
"Jess?"
"What"
"Can I talk to you?"
"Isn't that what your doing?" he said walking away.
"Jess you know what I meant, listen to me!" she replied grabbing his arm so he'd stop walking and face her. "I really need to talk to you." She continued almost whispering.
"Fine" he said looking into her bright blue eyes.
"I hate that your mad me."
"And I hate being mad at you, but you hurt me Rory!"
"Jess I'm so sorry I never meant to, I should have told you about Chase." she said taking his hand.
'I can't be mad at her anymore, it's killing me.' "Yeah, I'm sorry." he said giving her a hug.
"Jess?" Rory said as he let go of her.
"Yeah?"
"I was wondering…. What's your next book going to be about?"
"Oh, I don't know yet why?"
"Well…. The paper wanted to do an article on you, because it would make a good story, and really help the sales."
"What?!" he replied almost yelling. "The first thing you ask me right after I forgive you, is for you job!" he continued, his voice elevating.
"No Jess, I-"
"I cant believe you! God Rory!" He yelled, interrupting her and walking away towards the elevator.
'What's wrong with me?' Rory thought walking down the steps away form the building crying.
A/N: I just want to let you all know I don't know if I'll have time to update tomorrow, because I have a hockey game and a birthday party to go to. But I'll definitely try to update, if not there will be another chapter on Monday.